Don't love the flex but love everything else. Maybe someone will make some 3d printed parts that can help with that once it starts getting into a lot of peoples hands :)
@@cadenbarnfather1434 Motoblitz' biggest fault was being a Nerf brand blaster, really. Other than that, the underbarrel airtank shotgun, the bullpup configuration and smooth operation makes it a Joy to use. Even the price point is surprisingly good for what you get.
While short darts are objectively better for performance, I'll never not think that short dart mags look anything but ridiculous coming out of rifle-style blasters with how thin they are.
It honestly ruins the aesthetic of a rifle, where you have a brolic blaster with a lanky thin magazine LOL but it does work with smaller springers like unicorns and spamfs
Something worth noting now that this blaster has been out for a while: If you want to buy one, you ABSOLUTELY MUST also buy a replacement plunger tube, like the metal ones sold on Out Of Darts. The stock plunger tube will crack or break in very little time at all--in my case, it cracked after probaly fewer than 200 shots, and some people have had theirs crack before they even get a chance to use the blaster. However, that change is really all it takes to make it a solid performer!
Another W for X-Shot! Let's hope we get some different skins! This one has a definite cyberpunk ish feel to me and I love that but I'd want to see more for variety and personalization at wars. Great review boss.
The flex on that grip is a dealbreaker for me ngl. I'm personally sticking to my Dart Zone Pro Max Dictator, but I'm glad to see a nice entry-level option for those getting into "Pro-level" blasters.
@@Lenevor From what I hear, the picatinny rail underneath the grip is (seemingly) fragile. Until more people get their hands on the X-Shot Pro Longshot, I'll stick to the Max Dictator, which I have, so I know that DZ blaster feels solid. I also know there are certainly more competitive options to the Max Dictator, but I personally don't feel the need to get another blaster when the Dictator feels fine for me.
@@pootispickle4482 I understand why it may seem like a bad blaster at first I used to not like it either. The weird ergonomics put me off and the reload is something I don’t like. However you get used to the reload surprisingly and the performance of a dictator when modded gets really high. Like 220+ FPS high
I'm not usually excited by springers anymore, but bullpup, worker & dart zone compatible mags, adjustable stock, and only $30?!?! Yes please! I would probably buy all the catgirl skins too if they release that.
If you'd told anyone 10 years ago that X-Shot would make a better Longshot than Nerf, that was bullpup and hit 140fps nobody would have believed you. This is so cool! Thanks for showing it off!!! (To clarify, better 'stock' Longshot than Nerf)
Just bought mine earlier this morning at a target just over 15 minutes from me. Have to say the bull pup design and paint job got me hooked. Not to mention having a considerably larger dart capacity than a nexus and max stryker and dont have to prime the blaster to insert or remove a magazine. Total win for zuru.
I gotta say, I do still very much appreciate you adding the full length dart section on the chrono. I know they aren't super popular in any sort of competitive scene, but it's nice to have the reference point. If it's not a ton of trouble, it'd be nice to continue seeing those numbers when available in the future. Awesome video, glad to see this blaster is everything we wanted. Just hope the relatively thing plastic sides don't have a durability issue.
I just picked one of these up at a car-boot-sale and found it had some dart matter jammed in it leaving it unable to fire. Took a bit of finagling but managed to extract it (that open top is a gift from god), still runs beautifully and it's original owners put yellow electrical tape on the grips and it just feels so good to use.
Great review, I got mine yesterday and had a blast putting it through its paces. I agree with everything you said in regards to its pro's and con's. I would rank it between the Max Stryker and the Dictator if you are comparing it to other mid-range blasters sold at Target. Now I want a mid-range flywheel blaster from X-Shot.
Love that you can get a 'pro' style blaster off store shelfs outside the US and canada. In Europe, we can't get dart zone so its lovley to finally get something
Jeez, $30! Maybe I'll try to get one tomorrow. ...or tonight. Or right now, as it seems that I've somehow got target up in another window. Brain and wallet are pretty much on autopilot at this point.
You'd think Nerf would be smart enough to dive into the Pro series by now with all of the competition. But then again, they aren't exactly the smartest group of people *looks at 99% of Elite 2.0, recent Fortnite stuff, and the Roblox blasters*
I'm really happy for the recent mod guides Also I'm excited for the accessories to be sold separately like the scar/magazine and the darts the darts I'm hoping will be like 5 cents a dart or something crazy like that
I am so curious how this thing looks internally. I have no idea how this thing works with the magazine behind the spring. I'm also glad this thing still uses long darts. (Nice try guys, I'm still not switching to short darts.)
20 bucks cheaper than a nexus pro, (which I consider dart blasting perfection.) compatible with most mags we already have, slam fire and that skin is SEXY. Um, I think I'm in love. After years of X-shot just rereleasing blasters, they come out in 2023 and start SWINGING.
Its going to make a big splash in the uk, our hardest hitting stock blaster ever, hope we dont end up with an Australian grey trigger situation where its capped at 100
Exactly. DZ is starting to nap in quality control while upping their prices. X-Shot is coming in at just the right time to show DZ what happens if you get lazy in assuming you've got a lock on the hobbyist demographic.
One very easy and cheap "mod" you can do for the sights is to shim the picatinny rail up top. took an old debit card I had lying around and clip very small pieces off of it. I then backed the screws out that hold the two pieces of rail together. Once I've done that, I slide the plastic shim in between at the front and the back of the rail. This spread this rail just enough where the sight makes a decent enough clamp on the rail and doesn't just fall off. I hope this helps anyone who wants to rock a stock Longshot.
Got one at Target yesterday, my 8-yo son was shooting it for an hour or so and had a lot of fun. The shorter reach between grips and shorter overall length is very friendly to youngsters. Compare this to the Nexus or Stryker and I think it wins hands down, build quality is similar but this looks amazing, and has features they lack: rifling in the barrel (OK maybe not terribly effective, I haven;t checked yet) two ways to drop short mags, don't need to prime before inserting mag. I'd like to be able to de-prime without dry-firing, but that required modification (opening up and removing a part) on the Nexus and Stryker too.
I’m not gonna lie, but these extra shot skins compared to Nerf is like call of duty actually listening to their customers and giving them what they want without having all Monetization
Being in the UK, >100fps blasters have always been hard to get. Availablity (nothing off the shelf) has meant imports, which come with shipping and import tax. But this is now on shelves all over the UK. Yes it has shortcomings but at that price I will accept that. Lets face it, if you've never had a dartzone pro etc, I get the feeling you won't care or know. I mean, its less than £40. Compared to what Nerf offers at that price it is a steal.
I've been out of the nerf hobby for a while, but the thumbnail caught my attention, and to see zuru produce something this well done for 30 bucks??? They absolutely did their research
Hey Walcom, I just got the Ragefire (the new Minigun) and man, it's a lot of fun. It's not that complex to use out of the box and really nails that play experience of being a mobile turret. you can use it without the tripod if you want to do you Terminator 2 role play but I can see it being uncomfortable if you use for to long like that. The only downside I have had with it this afternoon is that it's not compatible with the chain from the Crusher 9tha last minigun X-Shot made). The Ragefire chain is more or less the same but it has a piece of the side of the jacket (is that the right term?) cut out for the blasters launching mechanism. I think the Crusher chain would work if you cut out a similar sized piece but you'll have do it for every single one. Not a hard mod but definitely labor intensive.
X-shot: We just created a blaster that hits over a 100 fps out of the box, comes with half-dart compatibility and an adjustable stock for only 30 bucks. Nerf: Hey guys another shitty stryfe reskin! This time it looks like an ar15!
Fun fact about most youtubers that even doesnt know abot the long shot theres a jam door in the side of the long shot in the back of the long shot its close to the stock
What are people's legit issues with full length darts? I quite prefer them because they're easier to grab and load, especially when wearing gloves. And yes before anyone says skill issues. I am not the best foam slinger in the world but neither are you so shut it. I understand half length darts are cheaper to produce, however that's where advantage end for shorts. After that their performance is IDENTICAL to full lengths because as walcom said basic physics. But to explain the smaller half length darts cannot sustain as much energy from the internal mechanisms of the blaster. Because less mass to absorb the motion, by extension this reduces accuracy and increases drag which slows them down significantly faster. This comes from me throwing 600 full length and 600 half length darts down range.
ngl I actually kind of love this thing
where’s the AR-15!?
Don't love the flex but love everything else. Maybe someone will make some 3d printed parts that can help with that once it starts getting into a lot of peoples hands :)
Being honest, X shot should do a collab with APEX . The blaster looks like it can fit into that world.
Where’s the mod
I'm so excited bro BTW do you watch Kentucky ballistics or demo ranch?
X-Shot is killing it
Aint no way pdk commented
It looks something straight out of Halo multiplayer.
I LOVE YOUR VIDS!!!!
Oh my god pdk films commented as if it’s one of us!
Hi pdk
I don’t think Nerf is really trying to do high class blasters anymore
Only high class crap
@@williamcooper8599 😂
They never have
nerf isnt trying at all, period
I think Hasbro is focusing on fun instead of competition
Looks promising. And all that for $30?!?? 😳 wow
How has this only got 8 likes? U have 1.8 million subs!
Eyyyy Macdannygun
Omg I used to watch your videos
hi macdannygun you my fav lov you so much
It’s 75 usd if I order it on Amazon from Australia
Very happy about this, the hobby has been hurtin' for a good bullpup from a major manufacturer since the Rayven.
like, the motobliz was good, but only by LOW nerf standards
@@cadenbarnfather1434 Motoblitz' biggest fault was being a Nerf brand blaster, really. Other than that, the underbarrel airtank shotgun, the bullpup configuration and smooth operation makes it a Joy to use. Even the price point is surprisingly good for what you get.
While short darts are objectively better for performance, I'll never not think that short dart mags look anything but ridiculous coming out of rifle-style blasters with how thin they are.
You're not wrong, but that's just how efficiency works.
It honestly ruins the aesthetic of a rifle, where you have a brolic blaster with a lanky thin magazine LOL but it does work with smaller springers like unicorns and spamfs
@@wert7773 Yeah, on SMGs they look fine, but it's when you get big rifle looking blasters like this that they just look fuckin goofy.
Find yourself some of the old Worker half dart mags that were full size.
Worker did make some half length mags that fit in full length magwells. If half-length mag aesthetic bugs you that much, you can still get them.
Something worth noting now that this blaster has been out for a while: If you want to buy one, you ABSOLUTELY MUST also buy a replacement plunger tube, like the metal ones sold on Out Of Darts. The stock plunger tube will crack or break in very little time at all--in my case, it cracked after probaly fewer than 200 shots, and some people have had theirs crack before they even get a chance to use the blaster. However, that change is really all it takes to make it a solid performer!
and how much is a replacement plunger tube?
How do I replace it?
@@dashbomber7482It's probably not to hard, just tinker with it a bit.
I just got back from Target, and did not see any cracked plunger tubes, and mine is working great out of the box, but that's just me.
We all just gonna ignore that cat girl bit?
yes
No
Yup
We don't talk about the cat girl bit
Fr
Another W for X-Shot! Let's hope we get some different skins! This one has a definite cyberpunk ish feel to me and I love that but I'd want to see more for variety and personalization at wars. Great review boss.
Just wish I could get it sooner, so many bangers in 2023, the Cynthia, Harrier, Mk-4, And now the X Shot Pro Longshot! 2023 may have 2022 beat already
The flex on that grip is a dealbreaker for me ngl. I'm personally sticking to my Dart Zone Pro Max Dictator, but I'm glad to see a nice entry-level option for those getting into "Pro-level" blasters.
The dart zone dictator is a highly underrated blaster capable of really good performance
Pretty sure you can change the grip
The dart zone dictator is trash bro, some 10 dollar epoxy fixes any of those issues
@@Lenevor From what I hear, the picatinny rail underneath the grip is (seemingly) fragile. Until more people get their hands on the X-Shot Pro Longshot, I'll stick to the Max Dictator, which I have, so I know that DZ blaster feels solid.
I also know there are certainly more competitive options to the Max Dictator, but I personally don't feel the need to get another blaster when the Dictator feels fine for me.
@@pootispickle4482 I understand why it may seem like a bad blaster at first I used to not like it either. The weird ergonomics put me off and the reload is something I don’t like. However you get used to the reload surprisingly and the performance of a dictator when modded gets really high. Like 220+ FPS high
I'm not usually excited by springers anymore, but bullpup, worker & dart zone compatible mags, adjustable stock, and only $30?!?! Yes please! I would probably buy all the catgirl skins too if they release that.
Cannot believe the quality of everyone BUT NERF.
Dart Zone: Finally, a worthy opponent, our battle will be LEGENDARY!!!
If you'd told anyone 10 years ago that X-Shot would make a better Longshot than Nerf, that was bullpup and hit 140fps nobody would have believed you. This is so cool! Thanks for showing it off!!!
(To clarify, better 'stock' Longshot than Nerf)
Wait a minute you want WHAT on the blaster 😂
Men, men are simple
For 30 bones, this is going to be a good primary.
7:05 I can hear the VVVVVV soundtrack from over a mile away, Walcom
Just bought mine earlier this morning at a target just over 15 minutes from me. Have to say the bull pup design and paint job got me hooked. Not to mention having a considerably larger dart capacity than a nexus and max stryker and dont have to prime the blaster to insert or remove a magazine. Total win for zuru.
I gotta say, I do still very much appreciate you adding the full length dart section on the chrono. I know they aren't super popular in any sort of competitive scene, but it's nice to have the reference point. If it's not a ton of trouble, it'd be nice to continue seeing those numbers when available in the future.
Awesome video, glad to see this blaster is everything we wanted. Just hope the relatively thing plastic sides don't have a durability issue.
I just picked one of these up at a car-boot-sale and found it had some dart matter jammed in it leaving it unable to fire. Took a bit of finagling but managed to extract it (that open top is a gift from god), still runs beautifully and it's original owners put yellow electrical tape on the grips and it just feels so good to use.
I cant wait for them to come out with mag refills for this
X-Shot is becoming what Nerf once was
Keen for that mod guide. Apparently a K25 spring will fit nicely.
Once x-shot got going, it never stopped. Nerf is crying rn.
Great review, I got mine yesterday and had a blast putting it through its paces. I agree with everything you said in regards to its pro's and con's. I would rank it between the Max Stryker and the Dictator if you are comparing it to other mid-range blasters sold at Target. Now I want a mid-range flywheel blaster from X-Shot.
Love that you can get a 'pro' style blaster off store shelfs outside the US and canada.
In Europe, we can't get dart zone so its lovley to finally get something
Jeez, $30! Maybe I'll try to get one tomorrow. ...or tonight. Or right now, as it seems that I've somehow got target up in another window. Brain and wallet are pretty much on autopilot at this point.
X-shot is by far my favourite foam blaster company, wish they sold this in the UK though...
I think they should make like a firey one with flames all over it
You'd think Nerf would be smart enough to dive into the Pro series by now with all of the competition. But then again, they aren't exactly the smartest group of people
*looks at 99% of Elite 2.0, recent Fortnite stuff, and the Roblox blasters*
I'm really happy for the recent mod guides
Also I'm excited for the accessories to be sold separately like the scar/magazine and the darts the darts I'm hoping will be like 5 cents a dart or something crazy like that
Next xshot pro blaster is going to be a revolver sidearm called the Maverick
I didn't think I was going to swap from my Trion, but this thing really does look excellent.
As someone who was into nerf 15 years ago, this might be what gets me back into it.
I am so curious how this thing looks internally. I have no idea how this thing works with the magazine behind the spring. I'm also glad this thing still uses long darts. (Nice try guys, I'm still not switching to short darts.)
If only there were other videos on TH-cam you could search to see how it works. >.>
It's an injection molded Orion Taurus (precursor design to the Lynx)
20 bucks cheaper than a nexus pro, (which I consider dart blasting perfection.) compatible with most mags we already have, slam fire and that skin is SEXY. Um, I think I'm in love. After years of X-shot just rereleasing blasters, they come out in 2023 and start SWINGING.
Dart zone finally has some competition
Zuru is back in the game!
Its going to make a big splash in the uk, our hardest hitting stock blaster ever, hope we dont end up with an Australian grey trigger situation where its capped at 100
Late update it's the same in the UK, still available in Smyths toys superstores
It’s like a bullpup version of the Nexus Pro.
0:47 *shows a picture of Cyan from Show By Rock*
Me: I see you're a man of culture as well.
Honestly catgirl blaster skin sounds awesome
Zuru should absolutely put a catgirl maid on it
Yup. This is an immediate "See it, buy it."
Nerf is falling by the wayside with each release.
looks like the result of a titanfall 2 Longbow and CAR having a baby
Can confirm, nerf and adventure force\dart zone full and half length mags work in this blaster
Those 2 years of blaster reskins...got their payback
Injection molded Taurus! Viva la Orion!
I'm calling this a "Lynxshot" to differentiate it from the Nerf Longshot.
I could probably see people reinforcing this thing along the barrel to maybe try and stabilize it, the shell is just too cool to pass up
Another great thing about this is that it’ll push dart zone to push out more since there retail blasters actually have competition now.
Exactly. DZ is starting to nap in quality control while upping their prices. X-Shot is coming in at just the right time to show DZ what happens if you get lazy in assuming you've got a lock on the hobbyist demographic.
I'm so glad I came across this gun for sale at Canadian Tire. I almost pulled the trigger on a 160 dollar dart force gun 😳.
Let's see how much better this can get with some modifications.
One very easy and cheap "mod" you can do for the sights is to shim the picatinny rail up top. took an old debit card I had lying around and clip very small pieces off of it. I then backed the screws out that hold the two pieces of rail together. Once I've done that, I slide the plastic shim in between at the front and the back of the rail. This spread this rail just enough where the sight makes a decent enough clamp on the rail and doesn't just fall off. I hope this helps anyone who wants to rock a stock Longshot.
The color in the blaster look so good I really like it. I hope they make like a pro version with that skin color
Got one at Target yesterday, my 8-yo son was shooting it for an hour or so and had a lot of fun. The shorter reach between grips and shorter overall length is very friendly to youngsters.
Compare this to the Nexus or Stryker and I think it wins hands down, build quality is similar but this looks amazing, and has features they lack: rifling in the barrel (OK maybe not terribly effective, I haven;t checked yet) two ways to drop short mags, don't need to prime before inserting mag.
I'd like to be able to de-prime without dry-firing, but that required modification (opening up and removing a part) on the Nexus and Stryker too.
I'm diggin' the VVVVVV music in the background
THERE’S PICATINNY UNDER THE FOREGRIP… AAAAAAHHHHH 😆
Shhh that's for tomorrow!
I am blown away by this blaster Walcom. $30? Seriously? Has there ever been this much value in an off the shelf blaster before??? Holy cow.
X-shot should make a anime line of blasters and swords
Walcom, that’s kind of a weird request ngl
I’m not gonna lie, but these extra shot skins compared to Nerf is like call of duty actually listening to their customers and giving them what they want without having all Monetization
Money better spent than the Nerf AR-15(nerfed M4🔫🤣) with money to spare for darts
They should put a huge freakin shark with laser eyes or a shrimp playing basketball
"Only in at Target" Well I just found one at my local ToysRUs
Can’t wait for the cat-girl maid theme.
Wow. Happy to see something innovative and pretty for that price. Not going to pick one up but I’m now on notice if I see one in an opponents hands!
Maybe we'll see an $80 injection molded version that's essentially the lynx, that they partner with Dan from Orion Blasters on.
My Nexus died on me, so I found this at Target.
I really like this thing.
Love this thing. Looks like a $400 CS:GO skin. Things a lazer too.
xshot is putting other nerf brands to shame theyre doing so well while other brands are lacking
Ok, but xshot anime/manga skins would go SO HARD
I don't even care about Nerf or any toy guns, but there's something about this guy and his passion for these things that makes me enjoy watching
For my european mates :
Blaster time Eu already has it list for preorder , release date : 01/08
"meaning it has slam fire" well that's all I needed to hear.
Finnally its here
I want the Nerf x-shot blaster that you have in this video. Love your videos great work can't wait for more in the future
Yes hold down the trigger proceeds to break it
If it ever comes to the US, I am SO gonna pick this beast up. Its just beautiful.
It's been in the US, we're finding them at Targets all around New England, NY, and NJ
I live In Louisiana so its probably going to take a bit
@@dafaz123 WTF I've been checking target like once a week or more for the past month lol
@@dafaz123are you sure? I believe this reached Europe first surprisingly
Walcom bought this at a Target in Washington. Valour got one in North Carolina. I think they have been found in Texas, too.
is the buffer spring supposed to move around?
Being in the UK, >100fps blasters have always been hard to get. Availablity (nothing off the shelf) has meant imports, which come with shipping and import tax.
But this is now on shelves all over the UK.
Yes it has shortcomings but at that price I will accept that.
Lets face it, if you've never had a dartzone pro etc, I get the feeling you won't care or know.
I mean, its less than £40.
Compared to what Nerf offers at that price it is a steal.
I've been out of the nerf hobby for a while, but the thumbnail caught my attention, and to see zuru produce something this well done for 30 bucks??? They absolutely did their research
It’s sold in Canadian Tire up here in Canada for $50 CAD
As soon as I laid eyes on that, I wanted it
Haven't checked your channel in a long time. Congrats on your crazy numbers! 100k views! 6k likes! Wowsers!
Hey Walcom, I just got the Ragefire (the new Minigun) and man, it's a lot of fun. It's not that complex to use out of the box and really nails that play experience of being a mobile turret. you can use it without the tripod if you want to do you Terminator 2 role play but I can see it being uncomfortable if you use for to long like that. The only downside I have had with it this afternoon is that it's not compatible with the chain from the Crusher 9tha last minigun X-Shot made). The Ragefire chain is more or less the same but it has a piece of the side of the jacket (is that the right term?) cut out for the blasters launching mechanism. I think the Crusher chain would work if you cut out a similar sized piece but you'll have do it for every single one. Not a hard mod but definitely labor intensive.
Welp, there goes my chances of getting views lmao
Rip
0:49 woah woah hey calm down now
wow, never thought the nexus pro/aeon pro would have any competition for best value "nerf" blaster
They have a comic book style skin but id love a anime inspired one
Love that the nerf N-Strike Elite Mags also fit in this blaster
Yeah, this is... a slam dunk.
Apparently this balster is also avalible in the UK although i'm not sure which stores sell it
All of the British nerfers are salivating because oi mate ish a bullpup.
I just need more short dart mags now
Got mine today! Super fun blaster for only $30!! We need more Xshot skins designs
X-shot: We just created a blaster that hits over a 100 fps out of the box, comes with half-dart compatibility and an adjustable stock for only 30 bucks.
Nerf: Hey guys another shitty stryfe reskin! This time it looks like an ar15!
Sam's Club has it for 32 with 2 short dart mags and 2 full length mags and 200 darts 100 of each!
The Skins technology is next level.
Fun fact about most youtubers that even doesnt know abot the long shot theres a jam door in the side of the long shot in the back of the long shot its close to the stock
What are people's legit issues with full length darts? I quite prefer them because they're easier to grab and load, especially when wearing gloves. And yes before anyone says skill issues. I am not the best foam slinger in the world but neither are you so shut it. I understand half length darts are cheaper to produce, however that's where advantage end for shorts. After that their performance is IDENTICAL to full lengths because as walcom said basic physics. But to explain the smaller half length darts cannot sustain as much energy from the internal mechanisms of the blaster. Because less mass to absorb the motion, by extension this reduces accuracy and increases drag which slows them down significantly faster. This comes from me throwing 600 full length and 600 half length darts down range.
Half darts are more accurate and can more in a smaller space